Risotto with porcini mushrooms and mascarpone is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its creamy texture and rich, earthy flavors. Originating from the culinary traditions of Northern Italy, this dish showcases the marriage of tender arborio rice, sautéed porcini mushrooms, and luscious mascarpone cheese. The key to a perfect risotto lies in the patient release of starch from the rice grains, resulting in a luscious, velvety consistency. As the rice gently simmers in a flavorful broth infused with porcini mushrooms and white wine, it absorbs the essence of these ingredients, creating a symphony of flavors. The addition of mascarpone cheese adds a touch of richness and creaminess, transforming the risotto into an indulgent culinary masterpiece. Whether served as a main course or as an accompaniment to grilled meats or roasted vegetables, risotto with porcini mushrooms and mascarpone is sure to impress and satisfy.
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RISOTTO WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS AND MASCARPONE
Make and share this Risotto With Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lillismomma
Categories Rice
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine 2 c boiling water and mushrooms; let stand 30 mins or until soft. Drain through a colander over a bowl. Reserve 1 1/2 c soaking liquid; chop mushrooms.
- Bring soaking liquid and broth to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep broth mixture warm.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add rice, shallots, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add wine, and cook until liquid evaporates (about 2 mins).
- Add 1 c broth mixture to rice mixture; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 c at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of the broth mixture is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 mins total). Add mushrooms, grated cheese, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper; stir gently until cheese melts. Spoon 1 c risotto into each of 4 bowls and top with 1 T mascarpone and thyme leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 383.8, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.3, Protein 6
RISOTTO WITH MASCARPONE AND PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring the chicken broth and 2 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat; cover and keep warm. Meanwhile, arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup warm broth and stir constantly until absorbed. Repeat, adding the broth in 1/2-cup increments and stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is just tender and creamy, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat. Combine the parsley, chives and marjoram in a bowl. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the herbs to the risotto along with the gruyere, mascarpone and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir vigorously until creamy, about 1 minute. Break the prosciutto into pieces. Divide the risotto among bowls and top with the prosciutto and reserved herbs.
PORTOBELLO RISOTTO WITH MASCARPONE
Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which makes it extra special. -Carmella Ryan, Rockville Centre, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat water and broth and keep warm. In a large saucepan, saute shallots and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until shallots are tender. Add the rice, thyme, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Add heated broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) , Add mushrooms and Parmesan cheese; stir gently until cheese is melted. Garnish each serving with a heaping tablespoon of mascarpone. Serve immediately. Freeze option: Before adding mascarpone cheese, freeze cooled risotto mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Garnish as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
TRUE ITALIAN PORCINI MUSHROOM RISOTTO
As classically Italian as you can get, this unadulterated risotto is made in the traditional way and simply flavored with porcini mushrooms, white wine, butter and Parmesan cheese.
Provided by miche
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 1h57m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak until soft, about 1 hour. Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Squeeze mushrooms to remove excess water and roughly chop.
- Bring beef stock to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low and cover to keep warm.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic cloves; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Discard garlic cloves; pour in 1/2 cup wine. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until wine reduces, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil with 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir shallot until soft, about 3 minutes. Cook and stir Arborio rice until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour in remaining 1/2 cup wine. Simmer until wine is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
- Ladle 1/3 of the warm stock into the saucepan; cook and stir until absorbed. Ladle in remaining stock and reserved soaking liquid in small amounts and cook, stirring constantly, until risotto is tender and creamy, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Remove risotto from the heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.9 calories, Carbohydrate 91.6 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 319.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
RISOTTO AND PORCINI MUSHROOMS AND MASCARPONE CHEESE
Mascarpone is a buttery-rich cheese that gives the risotto its luxurious creamy consistency. This is time consuming but is easy to cook. I hope you will try it, it's a mouth watering recipe and is a great side to many roasts, chicken or steaks. Found this on the cookinglight web site.
Provided by Manami
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine boiling water and mushrooms, let stand 10 minutes or until soft.
- Drain through a colander over a bowl.
- Reserve 1-1/4 soaking liquid and chop mushrooms.
- Bring soaking liquid and broth to a simmer in a small saucepan.(Do not boil).
- Keep broth mixture warm over low heat.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Coat pan with cooking spray.
- Add rice, shallots and garlic, saute 5 minutes.
- Add wine, and cook until liquid evaporates(about 2 minutes).
- Add 1 cup broth mixture to rice mixture, cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring occasionally until each portion of broth mixture is absorbed before adding the next.(About 25 minutes total).
- Add mushrooms, cheese, thyme, salt and pepper; stir gently just until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped parsley leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 383.3, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 6.1
TOMATO & MASCARPONE RISOTTO
Enjoy a comforting bowl of risotto with tomato and mascarpone. It's perfect for a Valentine's menu, or a special midweek meal
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt, and fry for 10 mins or until beginning to soften and turn translucent, then add the garlic and fry for 1 min. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 mins.
- Tip in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add half the stock, cooking and stirring until absorbed. Add the remaining stock, a ladleful at a time, and cook until the rice is al dente, stirring constantly for around 20 mins.
- Stir through the parmesan, mascarpone and basil, and season to taste. Spoon into bowls to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 86 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the risotto will be. Look for fresh, flavorful mushrooms, a creamy, rich mascarpone cheese, and a flavorful broth.
- Toast the rice before cooking. This will help to develop the rice's flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Add the liquid gradually. Don't dump all of the liquid into the rice at once. Add it in small increments, stirring constantly, to allow the rice to absorb it evenly.
- Cook the risotto until it is creamy and tender. The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. It should also be creamy and flavorful.
- Stir in the mascarpone cheese and Parmesan cheese just before serving. This will add a rich, creamy flavor to the risotto.
- Serve the risotto immediately. Risotto is best served fresh and hot.
Conclusion:
Risotto with porcini mushrooms and mascarpone cheese is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, as long as you follow the tips above. So next time you are looking for a sophisticated and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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